TAIFA TUKUFU

202019 min18

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Synopsis

On the Eve of the botched 1982 Kenyan Coup d'état, Njenga Kīrīka - a Teller at Kenya Commercial Bank, is Kidnapped and Tortured in what seems to be a Case of Mistaken Identity. Or is it?

Cast & Crew

Mau Mau Arts, Robert Mũnũku, Ibrahim Muchemi, Naomi Mburuh, George Mo, Collins Mutunga, Wanjirũ Kimani.

Country:Kenya

Language:English

Type:Short Film

201914 min

MADAM RAIS

Binta Malala (Marrianne Nungo), the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya, suddenly finds herself Succeeding the President – who has been Incapacitated for 48-hours, when the Deputy President (Raymond Ofula) and Speaker are Trapped in Cairo. A constitutional Crisis presents itself over Who will be the next President. Will she Accept this heavy Responsibility? And is Kenya ready for its first female Head of State?

202088 min

BANGARANG

Otile (David Weda) - a poor Boda Boda Rider is still Jobless over 10 years after Graduating with a 2nd class Honours Degree in Automotive Engineering. So, when Violence erupts after the disputed Kenyan Presidential Elections, he Leads other Rioters in the Streets of Kisumu. To him, this is the only Opportunity to Vent his Anger on the Government’s poor Leadership, which he holds Responsible for his Joblessness. One fateful day, as he Runs for his dear Life from Anti-riot Police, he Hides inside Dan’s (Dan Ouma) house. When the Police find Otile, they Beat everyone in the house - including Dan’s 6-month old Baby Joy (Anaia Apesi). So, Otile goes into Exile, from the Fear of being Falsely-accused by the Police for her Death.

201814 min

1988

Written by Charles Chanchori, and Directed by Robert Asimba, 1988 is the Story of Khoti Babu – a 21 year-old Law Student at the University of Nairobi, who gets on the Wrong side of the Law, for allegedly Bad-mouthing the Government. While in Custody, Khoti is Subjected to brutal Torture at Nyayo House; then Blackmailed into Turning-in his Marxist Professors, in Exchange for Immunity and a secure Government Job.

202211 min

DIVINE INTERCEPTION

A young man - Moody (Mohamed Jaffer), with a Heart Condition seeks to Avenge his Father's murder. With the help of an Extremist sleeper cell – Brotherhood, he plans an Attack. However, the Moody encounters a Divine Interception, when he Succumbs to his Disease, but Comes back to Life with a different Resolve - to Abort the Mission.

202027 min

FROM HERE TO TIMBUKTU

In 1593, the Saadian army, led by Judar Pasha (Paul Mbuvi) of Morocco, had Ransacked the City of Timbuktu in Mali. Four Children, from the Four corners of Africa - Chep (Kanana Gichuru) from Kenya, Omar (Ken Mwalabu) from Egypt, Doudou (Eunice Muturi) from Senegal and Thandi (Wanjiku Mwaura) from South Africa, travel Back in Time to help Ahmad Baba (Nick Odhiambo) Save his Library from Becoming a Swimming Pool!

201763 min

SIPHO DLAMINI

Sipho Dlamini (Xolani Mabaso) is a meagre 20 year-old Dropout who Falls in Love with Nomsa (Montsheng Tlapana) - a suburban 18 year-old Student. As their Relationship continues to blossom, Nomsa falls Pregnant, infuriating her Father who kicks her out of his House. Nomsa and Sipho’s relationship is put to the Test as she Deals with her Pregnancy and Sipho scrounges for their Survival.

201975 min

'95

A young Boy, named Popo (Kelvin Sarfo), really Struggles with the unexpected Loss of his older Brother - Nana Yaw (Samuel Ayi Tormeti). In order to Heal, he must Fight his Fears and Create a Bond with Someone he least Expects. This takes him on an emotional Journey, that Tests his Wits and Will.

2018158 min

QUEEN OF THE SUN

An aspiring Hunter - D.C. (Guido Gerhadt), from the rustic lanes of Lucknow, finds himself in an arranged Marriage with an African Princess (Mercy Johnson Okojie), as Decreed by the King (Nwachie Odika Azokwu). However, the Princess is in Love with Ogbuagu (Oni Michael). What will she Do? Will her Love or his Authority prevail?